In April 2025, Ojizo Coffee celebrated its first anniversary of opening up a brick-and-mortar store in Koenji. Joint owners Stephen…
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Having recently graduated from a masters program at Waseda University, I thought it would be more interesting to rewind a…
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Cherise FongMay 7, 2025
Welcome to the latest installment of Voyapon’s series, where we share some of the best under-the-radar events happening throughout Japan.…
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When planning a dream trip to Tokyo, it's understandable that many tourists may immediately think of city pop-infused images of…
Paul James LeahyApril 17, 2025
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Chris MollisonMarch 13, 2025
Hachiko waiting, decade after decade, as ever-denser Shibuya Station crowds are swept across the scramble under booming digital displays. Shinjuku’s…
Richard Koyama-DanielsMarch 11, 2025
Welcome to the latest installment of Voyapon’s new (ish) series where we share some of the best under-the-radar events happening…
Paul McInnesFebruary 3, 2025
Anyone who has experienced an earthquake in Japan knows that most tremors are brief, barely noticeable and last only a…
Yvonne TanakaJanuary 24, 2025
Over the past decade, veganism in Japan has seen significant growth in awareness and acceptance, although it’s still far from…
Stephan JarvisJanuary 16, 2025
Welcome to the latest installment of Voyapon’s new (ish) series where we share some of the best under-the-radar events happening…
Paul McInnesDecember 29, 2024
For those coming to Japan for the first time, a visit to Tokyo and Mount Fuji are essential, and Yamanashi…
Don KennedyDecember 25, 2024
The expansive retail landscape in Tokyo and in Japan isn’t necessarily easy to comprehend for either residents or visitors. Every…
Paul McInnesDecember 17, 2024
It is Christmas season all around the world — and also in Japan! Even though Japan is not traditionally a…
Claudia MitsuboriDecember 12, 2024
Welcome to the latest installment of Voyapon’s new (ish) series where we share some of the best under-the-radar events happening…
Paul McInnesNovember 29, 2024
It is early November and the Tokyo weather has taken an abrupt, and somewhat overdue, turn toward the autumnal. The…
Richard Koyama-DanielsNovember 28, 2024
Hi everyone. Let me share a peek into my daily life for Voyapon readers as part of the My Japan…
Toshiko SakuraiNovember 19, 2024
Welcome to the latest installment of Voyapon’s new series where we highlight a curated list of some under-the-radar events happening…
Paul McInnesOctober 30, 2024
When thinking about Halloween in Japan, the first thing that comes to mind is usually the colorful and sometimes spooky…
Claudia MitsuboriOctober 10, 2024
Welcome to the first installment of Voyapon's new series where we highlight a curated list of some under-the-radar events happening…
Paul McInnesOctober 4, 2024
Welcome to the next installment of Voyapon's My Japan series, in which we introduce you to our more or less…
Yvonne TanakaSeptember 19, 2024
Across many parts of the western world, the bitter gray tedium of winter is made just about bearable by the…
Richard Koyama-DanielsSeptember 13, 2024
"Ah, Barcelona! Olympic Games, Sagrada Familia." An almost unanimous chant uttered by many older Japanese people (old enough to remember…
Toshiko SakuraiSeptember 9, 2024
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Toshiko SakuraiSeptember 2, 2024
I’ve known Michail Gkinis for not far off 20 years now. A maverick of design, he’s a graduate of the…
Paul McInnesAugust 29, 2024
Two women kneel to one side of the stage in front of what appears to be an ancient painting of…
Cassandra LordAugust 8, 2024
Our ultimate guide to the Tokyo Skytree, plus how to get advance tickets, explore the viewing decks, & the best…
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